Section R3-9-202. Fees; Grain Assessment and Refund

A.      The AGRPC shall annually prescribe the fee to be assessed per hundredweight of grain sold in Arizona within the limitations established under A.R.S. § 3-587.

B.       The person who pays the fee required under subsection (A) shall ensure that:

1.        The grain assessment fee is remitted to the AGRPC; and

2.        The following information is provided to the AGRPC on a form obtained from the Department:

a.         First buyer’s name, address, and telephone number;

b.        Report date and months covered by the report;

c.         Total amount remitted to the AGRPC for the report- ing period;

d.        Producer’s name, address, and telephone number;

e.         Type of grain and tonnage by grain type; and

f.         First buyer’s or designee’s signature.

C.      Refund.

1.        A producer may request a refund as prescribed under

A.R.S. § 3-592 and shall provide the following informa- tion to the AGRPC on a form obtained from the Depart- ment:

a.         Producer’s name, address, telephone number, and signature;

b.        Name of the first buyer;

c.         Amount of grain sold subject to the refund request; and

d.        First buyer’s or designee’s notarized signature con- firming the purchase, funds withheld, and date remitted to the AGRPC.

2.        An executive committee member shall authorize a refund as prescribed in A.R.S. § 3-592 if the person requesting the refund complies with the requirements of subsection (B)(1).

Historical Note

Section R3-9-202 renumbered from R3-9-201 and amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 31, effective December 11, 2002 (Supp. 02-4). Amended by final

rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 3661, effective November 8,

2008 (Supp. 08-3).